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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

          February 8, 2022

          Why I Love Weddings

          September 18, 2020

          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

          August 15, 2025

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

          August 15, 2025

          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

          July 20, 2022

          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

          February 22, 2017

          Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

          November 3, 2016

          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

          Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

          July 21, 2018

          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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Hello, 2026.

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Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.
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Summer vibes on our farm. The pool is beautiful during the summer and it's relaxing for all the right reasons.
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One Month Down – Things We Have Learned Since Moving In

March 15, 2014
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We have officially moved in, and have spent exactly ONE month since co-habitation commenced. We’ve done the arduous

3 Weeks to 30

March 12, 2014
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In exactly 3 weeks, I will be entering a brand new decade. This isn’t earth shattering news, I

10 Reasons Why Living Together at 30 is Better Than at 20

March 11, 2014
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After almost a month of living together, I can honestly say there are numerous pros to waiting to

Lunch at Landini Brothers, Old Town Alexandria

March 10, 2014
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“Of all things on the menu, the avocados are always perfect.” If Al wasn’t already paying attention to

Flying Fish: An Old Town Alexandria Speakeasy

March 5, 2014
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“$2.37 for a California roll!?!” This is exactly what Al was repeating as we left Flying Fish Restaurant

Date Night IN: Wine and Cheese

March 4, 2014
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From our first date when Al and I came back to a bottle of 2006 Octagon from Barboursville

Recap: Our Favorite Oscar Moments

March 3, 2014
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When I was a child, my mother used to pop a bowl of popcorn and tuck me in

A Great Saturday Night: King St Blues Old Town Alexandria

March 1, 2014
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King St. Blues will forever have a special place in my heart. I know, King St Blues, a
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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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